anaheim-gazette 1923-06-14

CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Extracts From the Bulletin issued on June 9 The third annual California Valencia orange show has passed on with very few mishaps. It is evident at this writing that the books will show a profit balance after the amounts subscribed for this year's show have been deducted, but no close approximate can be made. This is just a prediction. The publicity gained in our last show was greater than that which accompanied either of the two previous shows. The amount of space furnished by the Los Angeles daily papers was particularly gratifying. We received editorials in the Times and Examiner, each of which editorially praised the spirit of Anaheim in connection with the launching of the first show and the perpetuation of the annual event. Our descriptions were the most beautiful ever seen under canvas, according to persons from New York and other large cities who have probably the best qualifications as Judges. Very little could be saved of these decorations, but all the hangings have been preserved and may be used in next year's industrial department after being dyed to look as new. The board of directors of our chamber desire to sell the fifteen acres fronting on Palm, Citron and North streets acquired last July. Our treasury has supported the work of putting this grove into the production class which runs to several thousand dollars. This outlay will undoubtedly be counter-balanced when the fruit is shipped and paid for. Our crop is fairly good and the quality of oranges over the average. Our vice-president, R. C. Berger, has taken care of this property without charge, and he has fulfilled his part well. It is understood on good authority that we can neighboring cities of Fullerton and Santa Ana running their graceful standards clear to the city limits, and we must do the same if we are to keep in the front rank of progress. The permanent flood control committee, with F. A. Yungbluth as its guiding head, is making arrangements to strengthen the dike placed for nearly two miles along the Santa Ana river last year. Rock has been placed along the top to insure good traction for the heavy vehicles which will be used to carry refuse for dumping against the river side of this dike to strengthen it. It is planned to build a habitation for a person to be appointed to watch the dike and piling during the dangerous risings of the river. The board feels the loss of Mr. Geo. Dunton from its membership. This genial city builder makes a sad gap in our defenses of community leadership. Whenever a call for unselfish co-operation, either financial or in time, was sent out, Geo. Dunton responded. His record of quiet performance and absolute dependability is without rival in the history of the making of the celebrated "Anaheim spirit," now so generally recognized in the minds of all city builders in California. Our loss is Santa Ana's gain. Owing to the nearness to the annual election time, no attempt has been made to fill this gap. Primary election for six directors whose terms expire, is to be held all day Friday, June 22. The twelve highest nominations will serve as a ticket for the annual election which takes place Tuesday, June 26, all day. The six highest will be chosen from amongst these twelve. The directors whose terms expire are as follows: Harry D. Riley, H. M. Adams, L. Evans, H. A. Johnston, Geo. Dunton and H. H. Benjamin. Bear in mind increased efficiency Establishment render greater and improve great increase electric appliance revenue. (e) entific rate school company to meet at the same tomber to obtain use without exceptionally limited company in making ers in rural development and high voltage to improve service. (j) number of by any electric United States ployes, as a and progressive. In view of every electricity in the United States for the gold medal that the Southern Californians one of unusual have been just ringing of the gold A. Coffin foundations in the nation provides awarded each which in the best entitled to medal the suru streets acquired last July. Our treasury has supported the work of putting this grove into the production class which runs to several thousand dollars. This outlay will undoubtedly be counter-balanced when the fruit is shipped and paid for. Our crop is fairly good and the quality of oranges over the average. Our vice-president, R. C. Berger, has taken care of this property without charge, and he has fulfilled his part well. It is understood on good authority that we can make enough profit by this sale to completely pay back the subscribers of the 1921-22 shows. Largely through the activity of F. A. Yungbluth, one of our directors, we are about to conclude a transaction for a lease of land on the state highway for a period of five years, with the privilege of ten, at a figure which we deem reasonable. The location of the eight acres could not be better for our purpose, and the acreage involved will permit the use of a considerable space for parking the cars of our future patrons. It is proposed to build a warehouse on this lot for the storage of our equipment and we expect to have the final papers signed within a month. In regard to the assets of the California Valencia orange show, we have never counted certain property amassed during the two years including electrical materials, decorations, platform lamps, stage equipment, etc. We have not made an invoice of our present stock as yet, but feel confident in saying that it is worth at least $5000. Further, we have been approached by several of the larger shows of southern California as to the rental of our wires, sockets and other electrical material which can be done without decreasing their value to any considerable extent for a very desirable sum each time. Considering the wear and tear of renting canvas, our committee has not made up their minds yet as to the advisability of this step, but we are working with friends who carry on a large show and may be able by next year to own jointly with them sufficient canvas to carry on our two shows at a saving of a considerable sum annually. This would be the ideal way to hold canvas. Our requirements will demand at least three acres under tents in the future. Removal of Anaheim chamber of commerce to new quarters in the city hall comes just before the ending of our third fiscal year during which we Primary election for six directors whose terms expire, is to be held all day Friday, June 22. The twelve highest nominations will serve as a ticket for the annual election which takes place Tuesday, June 26, all day. The six highest will be chosen from amongst these twelve. The directors whose terms expire are as follows: Harry D. Riley, H. M. Adams, L. Evans, H. A. Johnston, Geo. Dunton and H. H. Benjamin. Bear in mind that all voters in the primary and annual election, according to the by-laws must have paid their dues to July 1, 1923. BIKES ON SIDEWALKS MENACE TO PEDESTRIANS Riding on Walks Should Be Stopped or Accidents Will Occur. Before the influx of visitors to Anaheim increases, it might be well for those in authority to stop this riding of bicycles on the sidewalks, and not neglect the matter until some serious accident occurs which will certainly happen sooner or later. On South Los Angeles street from Broadway to 2 or 3 blocks beyond the S. P. station, boys and girls ride with out the slightest regard to foot passengers, who have to go in the road to avoid serious injury, and there are several other streets in Anaheim worse than Los Angeles. If the law is not to be enforced, better take up those signs that are scattered over the city, viz.: "Five dollars fine for riding on the sidewalks," a city lays itself open to ridicule soon becomes a by-word, and for the past few days, boys have been using those dangerous slung-shirts quite openly. Last week a couple of well-dressed boys with extra heavy shots, were walking along West Broadway before noon, shooting at birds and aiming at anything they might see, up the side street. They knew it was against the law, for when any one was coming toward them; they hid the shots under their coats. And where are the signs for the new park? At present they are conspicuous by their absence. Hoodlums already are damaging the flower beds. On Sunday morning one of the beds, beautiful with blossoms, was trampled almost to pieces, looking as though there had been a fight on the bed. We have never seen any park in any or the big cities but what had signs in plenty, cautioning the public to respect property rights, and from what we read in the paper every day Ana- Removal of Anaheim chamber of commerce to new quarters in the city hall comes just before the ending of our third fiscal year, during which we have presented to the public a long list of finished achievements, one of which will parallel the efforts of any similar organization, in the opinion of our directors. Our present lease is to expire January 1, 1924. By this removal we will save about $750 a year in rent and other items. A new abstract and title company takes our offices and the board has authorized the sale of partitions and fixtures for which we have secured a price equal to the original cost less reasonable deduction for depreciation. New furniture is being installed in the city hall and we expect to have a fine center for our renewed activities. Next we tackle the finishing of our pledge to complete Anaheim's ornamental lighting zone. This is a matter which has been waiting preparation by the city officials some weeks and can be closed within the next month. It is necessary that all taxpayers along the fronts to be affected shall give this important improvement serious consideration: That it will undoubtedly add to the value of their property is beyond question. The short distance on which the present ornamental lighting system is operated does great discredit to Anaheim, with our And where are the signs for the new park? At present they are conspicuous by their absence. Hoodlums already are damaging the flower beds. On Sunday morning one of the beds, beautiful with blossoms, was trampled almost to pieces, looking as though there had been a fight on the bed. We have never seen any park in any of the big cities but what had signs in plenty, cautioning the public to respect property rights, and from what we read in the paper, very day. Anaheim has not yet entered the millennium. SO. CAL. EDISON CO. GETS GOLD MEDAL Company Recognized as Foremost in Advancing Electric Art At Carnegie hall, New York, on Thursday evening, June 7, John B. Miller, president of the Southern California Edison company, was awarded the gold medal of the Charles A. Coffin foundation of the National Electric Light association as a recognition that his company had during the year been foremost in contributing to the advancement of the electric art and the welfare of the electric industry. The medal was awarded to Mr. Miller by President Frank W. Smith, of the National Electric Light association. The outstanding reasons why the committee of the fund awarded the Coffin medal to the Southern California Edison company are as follows: (a) Tremendous gain in the number of consumers and output of electric energy, giving full consideration to the degree of saturation already reached in the territory served. (b) The growth of the company's business, and in- ANAHEIM GAZETTE berton and graceful limits, and we are to progress. control com- with as its arrangements placed for Santa Ana been plac- good trac- which will for dumping is dike to be ap- and piling signs of the of Mr. Geo. ship. This a sad gap city leader or unselfish or in unton re-et perform-ability is why of the "Anaheim recognized builders in Santa Ana's access to the attempt has directors he held all twelve highs as a ticket which takes day. Theosen from the directors follows: Adams, L. Dunton in mind creased efficiency in operation. (c) Establishment of special bureau to render greater service to customers, and improve public relations. (d) The great increase in the sale and use of electric appliances, resulting in an appreciable addition to the company's revenue. (e) The introduction of scientific rate schedules which permit the company to realize its fixed charges and at the same time allow the customer to obtain greater kilowatt hour use without increased cost. (f) Exceptionally liberal policy of the company in making extensions to consumers in rural communities. (g) The development and operation of especially high voltage lines which have tended to improve service and at the same time keep down investment to a minimum. (h) Very marked increase in the efficiency of the company's employees, and in the reduction of cost in handling customers' accounts. (i) Improved construction methods which have tended to reduce the number of interruptions to service, and improved methods of operation, assuring flexibility of distribution and greater reliability of continuity of the company's service. (j) The greatest increase in the number of shareholders obtained by any electric utility company in the United States, both customers and employees, as a result of the aggressive and progressive methods adopted. In view of the fact that practically every electric public utility company in the United States was a competitor for the gold medal it will be recognized that the compliment paid to the Southern California Edison company is one of unusual character, and must have been justly merited. The conferring of the gold medal by the Charles A. Coffin foundation was for operations in the year 1922. The foundation provides that a medal shall be awarded each year to the company which in the opinion of the judges is best entitled to it. In addition to the medal the sum of one thousand dollars well-known Rancho los Bolsos and lies between the Talbert-Fairview road and the Santa Ana river. Edinger street forms the northern boundary while southerly it stretches to within a half mile of the derricks of the Fairview Oil company. Lying in one of the most productive sections of Orange county, the Von Schriltz ranch has long been well known as a crop producer. A portion in the northeast corner, consisting of thirty-five acres, will be divided into lots. It is planned to open four streets through the property. A new business center, it is believed, will be located there. That portion, known as Santa Ana Gardens, Tract No. 1, is exactly three miles from Fourth and Main streets. The balance of the ranch will be divided into five and ten-acre pieces, providing small farms for the great number of people who wish a small place near the city yet free from city taxes and restrictions. Those farms will be sold at very low acreage prices and on easy terms. It is possible to water any portion of the ranch from any other portion through a system of underground piping, enabling water to be placed on any section from any side. The wells are all deep artesians. BOY SCOUT NEWS LETTER The Orange county council of the Boy Scouts announce the opening of their camp, located in Barton Flats in the San Bernardino mountains on June 20, and will run until August 15. The camping committee recently made a trip to the camp and made plans by which they will add a considerable amount of equipment that will greatly add to the convenience of the camp. A two-inch water line will be laid so that the fifty thousand gallon swimming pool constructed by the scouts will have plenty of fresh water. More than three hundred scouts are expect- robbery of the apartment of Mr. and Mrs. F. W. Russkauff, at the corner of Almond avenue and Orange street, by which the long armed thief secured wearing apparel valued at more than $900. The thief gained entrance through a rear door. After raising the window near the door a few inches he reached in and with his lengthy arms turned the kep which had been left in the lock. It was a similar performance which gained him entrance to the Rohrs residence on South Glasselt street several weeks ago. A woman's mink cape, valued at $850 an overcoat valued at $65, and a gold brooch of bisarre design, valuable as an heirloom, were among the articles removed. After inspecting and ransacking nearly every drawer and closet in the apartment, the burglar left. Further evidence that the robber is of large proportions is shown by the discovery in the house of a pair of men's hose of immense size. According to Russkauff, this pair of hose never belonged to him and must have been left behind by the burglar. The long armed thief must have known that the couple were in Los Angeles on business, as they intended to leave Orange soon for a visit in the east. HARDING'S VISIT HERE President Harding's western tour has been arranged. His itinerary brings him to California. First at San Francisco, then at Los Angeles and lastly at San Diego. This will be his first visit, as president, to California and the Pacific west. He will be greeted with unfeligned cordiality. The west likes him. His genial, affable manners and wholesome love of the outdoors make westerners feel akin to him. While Mr. Harding's stay in this state will be limited, yet he will be here long enough for the people to see him and GUERNSEY BREEDERS MEET The Guernsey breeders of California are planning a very important meeting at the Admiral stock farms, near Van Nuys, on Saturday, June 16, at 11 o'clock. After an inspection of this modern dairy and a barbecue lunchcon, there will be a short program and then the visitors will be taken to the D.O. Brant ranch, where the second largest herd of thoroughbred Guernseys in the United States will be seized. All breeders of pure livestock and those interested in this industry are cordially invited to attend this meeting and will be welcome guests at the bachcue luncheon. The Southern California Purebred Livestock association will hold its June meeting at this time. The members of that association are expected to be present. VON SCHRILTZ RANCH TO BE SUB-DIVIDED Maps have been presented to the Orange county board of supervisors by the Wilmax Land company, of Santa Ana, for a sub-division of the Von Schrilz ranch, consisting of nearly 1,000 acres. This ranch is a part of their camp, located in Barton Flats in the San Bernardino mountains on June 20, and will run until August 15. The camping committee recently made a trip to the camp and made plans by which they will add a considerable amount of equipment that will greatly add to the convenience of the camp. A two-inch water line will be laid so that the fifty thousand gallon swimming pool constructed by the scouts will have plenty of fresh water. More than three hundred scouts are expected to be in attendance at this camp during the eight weeks of its operation. The pioneer crew, under the direction og Victor E. Teaney, who will be camp director, left Monday morning to do the necessary construction work and have everything ready for the contingent of scouts who will arrive on the 20th of June. The pioneer crew consists of, in addition of Mr. Teaney, Lester Moon, quartermaster; Dana C. Lamb, scoutmaster; Scouts Earl Vinson, Dudley Crawford, Hubert Wakeham, Don Parks, Robert Park, Carl Wlese, Bert Runnells, Wayne Runnells, Harold M. Hall, Fred Cooper, Elton Marreto and Kern Thomas. Last summer more than 250 boys were in attendance at Camp Ro-Ki-Li and the camp received its name at the first camp fire. It was named in recognition of the services rendered by the three service clubs in the county—Rotary, Kiwanis and Lions. LONG ARMED BURGLAR A burglar with long arms—the same one whom the police sought some weeks ago in connection with the robbery of a house, it is believed—is again plying his trade among residences of Orange. The police are becoming more interested than ever before because of the brings him to California. First at San Francisco, then at Los Angeles and lastly at San Diego. This will be his first visit, as president, to California and the Pacific west. He will be greeted with unfeligned cordiality. The west likes him. His genial, affable manners and wholesome love of the outdoors make westerners feel akin to him. While Mr. Harding's stay in this state will be limited, yet he will be here long enough for the people to see him and make him feel his welcome. President Harding is not coming on a pleasure jaunt. His journey primarily is made on official business. He is going to Alaska for an intensive first-hand study of its needs. Then he is going through the Panama canal to note its fortification requirements and then on to Porto Rico, to study conditions there. But there will be opportunities along the way for Mr. Harding and his party to enjoy social amenities and the entertainment planned for them in the different localities which they will visit. LAND TRANSFERRED TO INYO NATIONAL FOREST Approximately 400,000 acres have been transferred from the Sequoia national forest of California to the Inyo national forest by proclamation of President Harding issued May 7, according to an announcement by the forest service, United States department of agriculture. This transfer of land from one forest to the other was recommended by the forest service to aid in the administration of two forests, inasmuch as the area transferred is used mostly in connection with the rest of the Inyo forest. Good humor often wins when good sense fails. ANAHEIM Building Corporation ANAHEIM Building Corporation J. SIEGEL, President General Office 919-27 North Los Angeles Street Anaheim, California Watch Us Do Things, and Watch Us Grow California Theatre Thursday, June 14, Vaudeville Road Show Lon Chaney in "The Light in the Dark" Friday and Saturday, June 15-16 T. Roy Barnes in "The Go-Getter" Felix Gets Left International News Sun., Mon., June 17, 18 Milton Sills and Anna Q. Nelson "Isle of Lost Ships" Fables Rinograms Tues., Wed., June 19-20 Betty Compson and Conway Tearle "Rustle of Silk" A Good Financial Creed Make money honestly. Spend it intelligently. Save some regularly. Invest it wisely. Your saved dollars will earn other dollars while on deposit here in a 4 pct savings account. FIRST NATIONAL BANK AMERICAN SAVINGS BANK of Anaheim SAME OLD WHINE Former Ambassador Gerard now blames the United States for the trouble in the near east. To blame the United States for all the trouble in the world is becoming such a fad that one more complaint does not make much difference. AHA! THE BITTER IS BITEN Keller started out to hunt Daugherty, and now they are hunting Keller. FOUND A BABY When Mrs. F. G. Chandler, of Garden Grove, found an 18-months-old babe sound asleep beside the road just outside of that town late Monday, and notified Probation Officer R. R. Miller, there was some mystery. It was all explained when the 7-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. John Doe—Miller didn't learn their real name—returned home a short time later. The 7-year-old Doe boy, in company with his baby sister, had been sent to town to make some purchases. He had become interested in a game of marbles, and spent several hours so amused, he told his parents. Meanwhile, little sister, falling to become interested in the pastime, toddled down the road seeking new fields to explore. She soon became exhausted, and discovering a soft place among the weeds, went to sleep. Sonny, his game ended, made his purchases, and forgetful of his tiny sister, went home. Here Mr. and Mrs. J. D. reminded him of his missing relative, but search around the scene of the marble game failed to locate her. It wasn't until some time after Mrs. Chandler reported the discovery of the little tot, that Miller received a report of the loss of "one baby sister."